Genealogies from Clay, Effingham, Richland, and Wayne Counties in Illinois
1909 - 1983 (73 years)| Name | Crackel, John E. | |
| Birth | 10 Mar 1909 | Sailor Springs, Clay County, Illinois  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5] |
| Gender | Male | |
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1940 Census, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois, page 08b 1940 United States Federal Census, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois, (District 13-3) (Village), image 17, page 08b The writing in the 1940 Federal census for Clay City, Illinois is sometimes difficult to read. Ancestry.com has attempted to index this census, but there are many transcription errors. |
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1930 Census, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois, page 05a 1930 United States Federal Census, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois, (District 0003) (Village), image 09, page 05a |
| Reference Number | CRAC.J002 | |
| _FGRAVE | 18301029 | |
| Death | 10 Jan 1983 | Richland County Memorial Hospital, Olney, Richland County, Illinois [1, 2, 3, 6] |
| Funeral | 12 Jan 1983 | Hosselton-Bookout-Engelmeier Funeral Home, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois [1, 2] |
| Military Service | World War II, Technician Fifth Grade, Service Company, 346th Infantry Regiment, 91st 'Powder River' Infantry Division, United States Army [7, 8] | |
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Flag of the United States, 48 Stars (1912-1959) In 1912, two stars were added to the United States flag, representing Arizona and New Mexico, bringing the total number of stars to 48. They were arranged in six rows of eight stars each. American fighting men would fight under this flag during four wars: World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the beginning of the Vietnam War. (In 1959, a… |
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United States Army |
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Technician Fifth Grade (T/5 or Tec 5), United States Army and United States Army Air Forces (Sep 1942-Aug 1948) This insignia was worn during World War II. The Technician ranks were removed from the U.S. Army rank system in 1948, although the concept was brought back with the Specialist ranks in 1955. |
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Technician Fifth Grade, United States Army and United States Army Air Forces (Sep 1942-Aug 1948) This insignia was worn during World War II. The Technician ranks were removed from the U.S. Army rank system in 1948, although the concept was brought back with the Specialist ranks in 1955. |
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United States Army Enlisted Rank Insignia |
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Military Service Ribbons, John E. Crackel (1909-1983) Contributed by Carl Wayne Gray |
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Good Conduct Medal, United States Army |
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Good Conduct Medal, United States Armed Forces |
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American Campaign Medal, United States Armed Forces |
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American Campaign Medal, United States |
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European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, United States Armed Forces |
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European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, United States |
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World War II Victory Medal, United States Military |
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World War II Victory Medal, United States Military |
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World War II (1939-1945) |
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Camp Grant, Illinois |
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European Theater of World War II |
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91st Infantry Division ("Pine Tree Division"), United States Army |
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91st Infantry Division ("Pine Tree Division"), United States Army |
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World War II Honoree, Crackel, John E. (1909-1983) |
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Brochure, World War II Memorial, Flora, Illinois, Nov 11, 2007 On Veterans' Day, 2005, the city of Flora, Illinois dedicated a memorial to all known Clay County, Illinois World War II Veterans. Located on the south side of the city library, this is a copy of the brochure honoring that event. This 2007 brochure adds a matrix for locating the memorial brick that was laid in honor of each veteran. … |
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Brochure, World War II Memorial, Flora, Illinois, Nov 11, 2007, page 01 of 26 pages On Veterans' Day, 2005, the city of Flora, Illinois dedicated a memorial to all known Clay County, Illinois World War II Veterans. Located on the south side of the city library, this is a copy of the brochure honoring that event. This 2007 brochure adds a matrix for locating the memorial brick that was laid in honor of each veteran. This… |
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Brochure, World War II Memorial, Flora, Illinois, Nov 11, 2007, page 02 of 26 pages On Veterans' Day, 2005, the city of Flora, Illinois dedicated a memorial to all known Clay County, Illinois World War II Veterans. Located on the south side of the city library, this is a copy of the brochure honoring that event. This 2007 brochure adds a matrix for locating the memorial brick that was laid in honor of each veteran. This… |
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Brochure, World War II Memorial, Flora, Illinois, Nov 11, 2007, page 09 of 26 pages On Veterans' Day, 2005, the city of Flora, Illinois dedicated a memorial to all known Clay County, Illinois World War II Veterans. Located on the south side of the city library, this is a copy of the brochure honoring that event. This 2007 brochure adds a matrix for locating the memorial brick that was laid in honor of each veteran. This… |
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At least one living or private individual is linked to this item - Details withheld. |
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| Burial | 12 Jan 1983 | Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois [2, 3] |
| Person ID | I18842 | Carl Wayne Gray Research |
| Last Modified | 28 May 2023 | |
| Father | Crackel, Lawson Edward, b. 1874, Illinois d. 8 Feb 1946 (Age 72 years) | |
| Mother | Chandler, Nellie Florence, b. 1878, Illinois d. 5 Jul 1949 (Age 71 years) | |
| Marriage | Y [5, 9, 10] | |
| Family ID | F8342 | Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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Stanford, Velena Maude 'Madge', b. 26 Mar 1912, Louisville, Clay County, Illinois d. 14 Sep 2000, Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois (Age 88 years) | |||
| Marriage | 2 Dec 1933 | Flora, Harter Township, Clay County, Illinois [1, 3, 4, 11] |
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| Age at Marriage | He : 24 years and 9 months - She : 21 years and 9 months. | |||
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| Family ID | F8523 | Group Sheet | Family Chart | ||
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